Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Research at Albany Nanotech is currently seeking a qualified security specialist to join a dynamic IT team that holds responsibility for a wide range of hardware and software. The job will entail direct, hands-on interaction with a variety of security components, related security devices, and their associated management platforms. Candidates should be comfortable with various levels of the solution lifecycle such as planning new solutions, deployment, integration, enhancing existing services, and operational support. Since integration of components and enhancing existing services will be a key focus area, the person should also be adept at troubleshooting, analysis, and some light programming (scripting).

Working with both local and global teams will be an integral part of the job and applicants should have strong teaming and communication skills.

Location is on site in Albany NY,

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5 Years experience in I/T Security and Networking
• Specific experience with the following:
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
  • Software Development and Programming
  • Linux systems administration

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7 Years experience in I/T Security
• Recognized security certification, such as CISSP
• Specific experience with the following:
  • Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Vulnerability scanners
  • Network intrusion devices